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Friday, March 15, 2013  Laurens County sheriff's deputies are investigating the discovery of a man's body on the edge of a creek.

Wednesday, March 06, 2013  South Carolina Adjutant General Robert Livingston is to receive a South Carolina state flag that was part of an expedition to the South Pole commemorating its discovery.

Monday, February 18, 2013  Discovery network exploring marijuana for 2 new TV series, 'Weed Country' and 'Pot Cops'

Monday, December 17, 2012  North Carolina's annual celebration of flight will honor NASA Administrator Charles Bolden Jr.

Tuesday, August 07, 2012  The City of Columbia is partnering with the Department of Health and Environmental Control to offer free medical screenings for lead and aresenic to residents who live in the South Edisto Court community.

Tuesday, July 24, 2012  South Carolina health and environmental officials have found elevated levels of arsenic and lead at a Columbia asphalt plant site.

Monday, July 23, 2012  South Carolina scientists have discovered 79 new species of sharks by comparing DNA with existing species.

Thursday, February 02, 2012  Missouri contractors discovered two fetuses in jars in the basement of a property that was once the site of a clinic alleged to perform illegal abortions.

Sunday, October 30, 2011  The University of South Carolina has spent $4 million in the last three years to cover deficits on a pair of underused parking structures and it could be six years before they break even.

Thursday, February 24, 2011  Final voyage: Space shuttle Discovery on way to space station; huge crowds watch last launch

Friday, February 18, 2011  Shuttle Discovery's final launch set for Thursday after 4 month delay, fuel tank cracks fixed

Thursday, September 02, 2010  A gunman police shot to death after he took hostages at Discovery Channel's headquarters said he hated the company's shows such as "Kate Plus 8" because they promote population growth and its environmental programming because it did little to save the planet.

Wednesday, September 01, 2010  UPDATE: Police say they have shot an armed man who took three people hostage in the Discovery Channel network's headquarters in suburban Washington. All of the hostages are safe.

Tuesday, July 27, 2010  A piece of space debris that washed up on a South Carolina beach is going on display in a museum.

Thursday, July 22, 2010  Archaeologists have made a new find near Stonehenge - another ceremonial monument only a few hundred yards (meters) from the stone circle.